Highway Maintenance Worker II Medium Equipment Operator

Job Responsibilities

At the Lexington Maintenance West Columbia Section Shed, operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck to haul material and equipment to and from the job site including picking up material from vendor. Ensures tarp is in place and that all loose material is removed from sides of the truck. Performs preventive maintenance on truck daily, including checking the air, oil, fluids, and that all lights are in working order.

Keeps record of this same information. Works with a crew in the installation of sideline, cross line, and driveway pipe. Cleans out ditches with a shovel and level ditch line before placing pipe. Ensures all pipe is laid to allow water to flow properly and that the pipe is sealed. Area should be dressed before leaving the job site. Ensures that all extra material and tools are picked up and placed back on truck.

Operates the Injection Patcher, trailer mounted, in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures proper preventative maintenance is done in accordance with SCDOT Fleet Safety and manufacturers operation manual. Patches pot holes by cutting out area, adding tac and asphalt, then tamping for a good seal. Paves driveways and turning lanes using good techniques. Uses shovel and other hand tools to ensure the area is level and that all loose material has been removed.

Operates a 5 yard and 8 yard dump truck and trailer to haul material and equipment to and from the job site including picking up material from vendor. Ensures tarp is in place and that all loose material is removed from sides of the truck. Performs preventive maintenance on truck daily, including checking the air, oil, fluids, and that all lights are in working order.

Keeps record of this same information. Sets up traffic control devices such as cones and signs for work zone safety to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Flags traffic according to standards ensuring that all safety attire is worn at all times. Clears right-of-way by hand using axe, sling blade and chain saw which include removing dead trees and limbs.

Operates medium to heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather.

At the Lexington Maintenance West Columbia Section Shed, operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck to haul material and equipment to and from the job site including picking up material from vendor. Ensures tarp is in place and that all loose material is removed from sides of the truck. Performs preventive maintenance on truck daily, including checking the air, oil, fluids, and that all lights are in working order.

Keeps record of this same information. Works with a crew in the installation of sideline, cross line, and driveway pipe. Cleans out ditches with a shovel and level ditch line before placing pipe. Ensures all pipe is laid to allow water to flow properly and that the pipe is sealed. Area should be dressed before leaving the job site. Ensures that all extra material and tools are picked up and placed back on truck.

Operates the Injection Patcher, trailer mounted, in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures proper preventative maintenance is done in accordance with SCDOT Fleet Safety and manufacturers operation manual. Patches pot holes by cutting out area, adding tac and asphalt, then tamping for a good seal. Paves driveways and turning lanes using good techniques. Uses shovel and other hand tools to ensure the area is level and that all loose material has been removed.

Operates a 5 yard and 8 yard dump truck and trailer to haul material and equipment to and from the job site including picking up material from vendor. Ensures tarp is in place and that all loose material is removed from sides of the truck. Performs preventive maintenance on truck daily, including checking the air, oil, fluids, and that all lights are in working order.

Keeps record of this same information. Sets up traffic control devices such as cones and signs for work zone safety to the South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Flags traffic according to standards ensuring that all safety attire is worn at all times. Clears right-of-way by hand using axe, sling blade and chain saw which include removing dead trees and limbs.

Operates medium to heavy equipment during emergencies and/or hazardous weather.

Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is…